AMPP Interview Series

2021 Outlook for Cathodic Protection and Beyond (with Farwest Corrosion)

Troy Rankin, president of Farwest Corrosion Control Co. (Downey, California, USA), discusses his company's latest advances in cathodic protection (CP) technology and shares feedback that he's heard from clients in the field. Other topics include what business in the corrosion industry is likely to look like in 2021, especially in the context of a new U.S. administration and the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

New Year, New Safety Updates for the Construction Industry

With a new U.S. president and new changes to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of safety in the construction sector is likely to see some changes for 2021. Anthony Krake, VP of operations for ConstructSecure, shares opinions, trends, and outlooks with CoatingsPro in today’s episode.

For more information, connect with Anthony at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykrake/

Interview: Bob Chalker on AMPP Priorities, Industry Outlook

Bob Chalker, CEO of the new Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), sits down with us for an exclusive interview. Topics discussed are the combination of NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings; implications for various segments of the corrosion industry, including coatings contractors; feedback during the initial weeks of the merger; key dates and milestones to watch moving forward; and much more.

Industry Experts, New AMPP Leaders on the Changes Ahead

In this episode, four industry experts and leaders with the new Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) share their perspectives on what the merged organization could mean for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries. Guests include Tim Bieri, Sam Scaturro, Joyce Wright, and Cris Connor.

What the Launch of AMPP Means for Our Industry (with Terry Greenfield and Joe Walker)

Corrosion experts Terry Greenfield, principal consultant at CONSULEX, and Joe Walker, vice president and general manager at Elcometer, discuss the recent launch of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). As recent presidents of NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, Greenfield and Walker share background information and stories on how the merger came to be. In this exclusive conversation, they also explore potential industry implications and what it could mean for standards and beyond.

New Year, New Changes for Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

Rick Duncan, new Executive Director at the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), joins the podcast to share what the future looks like for the SPFA. Other topics include industry implications from the new U.S. administration, as well as how it pertains to the world of coatings. 

For more information, contact: Rick Duncan, (703) 222-4269, rickduncan@sprayfoam.org

New Logging Tools for Ultra-High Temperature Geothermal Wells

Christopher Taylor, principal engineer of materials technology and development at DNV GL, and Jeffrey Johnston, founder and principal engineer at Rapid Prototyles LLC, join the MP Interview Series to discuss a new industry research collaboration. Their work, which involves a future suite of logging tools for ultra-high temperature geothermal wells, recently won a American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize from the U.S. Department of Energy. 

 

In our latest podcast episode, Taylor and Johnston explain the basis for their research; what the links to corrosion are; and the next steps moving forward.

Epoxy Flooring Contractor on Making Connections

Tim Seay, co-owner of Decorative Concrete of Virginia, joins our podcast to share some of his recent challenges and experiences in 2020, including how the holidays can affect their work in the field. He and Co-Owner Landon Blanks have made efforts to share their knowledge with other contractors through their own podcast and various social media platforms. The article mentioned featuring SeaQuest aquarium can be accessed here. 

For more information, contact: Tim Seay, www.decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com

Case Study: Coating the Historic Mackinac Bridge

Steve Vlahakis, owner of Seaway Painting, describes the ongoing work by his crews to recoat the towers of the historic Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Topics include the development of a movable scaffold system to access the structure; benefits of the zinc-epoxy-urethane coating system in a bridge environment; and various application tips and tricks used to complete the large job.

The complete story on their work can be read at CoatingsPro Magazine.

New Research Efforts in Materials Degradation, Reliability

In this newly released episode, NACE International member Dr. Homero Castaneda-Lopez joins the MP Interview Series. Castaneda-Lopez is director of Texas A&M University’s National Corrosion and Materials Reliability Lab (NCMRL), which is a leader in research and technology efforts for materials degradation and reliability.

Topics discussed on the podcast include NCMRL projects; the mission/vision of the lab, challenges and success stories; aspects that make the NCMRL unique; and much more.